Homemade Mounds Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups(160g) unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/3 cup liquid sweetener(agave, maple syrup, corn syrup, etc.)
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil(could substitute butter, shortening, or coconut butter)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 7.5oz bittersweet chocolate, melted(a little under 1 cup if using baking chips
• Makes about 16 bars

Directions

1. Mix together the unsweetened coconut, liquid sweetener, and salt. Toss until it�s entirely and evenly coated.
2. Add in the powdered sugar and mix again.
3. Melt the coconut oil or butter if it�s not already in a soft state and add that in and mix.
4. Using the area between your 4 fingers and palm, mold the coconut mixture into a cylinder about 2 inches long and 1 inch thick.
5. Put these onto a lined baking tray and freeze for 10 minutes or so until they harden.
6. While the middles are freezing, melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave to a soft and smooth consistency.
7. One at a time, roll the coconut fillings in the chocolate until they�re completely covered and put them on a wire rack to dry. Repeat for all of the coconut centers.
8. Store in a container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.